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28 October

9:00-10:30 PLENARY SESSION 1 – OPENINGThis session will provide the framework for the following 3 days of intense professional exchange and introduce you to the exceptional performance of rail transport in Munich and Bavaria. In addition to the introduction and welcome addresses by UITP, the city and the local hosts, we are striving to offer an exceptional and inspirational keynote speech. At the time of printing, this could not be finalised yet, but be sure that a surprise awaits you.

WelcomeDieter REITER, Mayor of Munich, and by Masaki OGATA, UITP President and Vice Chairman, East Japan Railway Company, Tokyo, Japan

11:00-12:30 PARALLEL SESSION 1 – METROThis session will showcase flagship metro projects and initiatives addressing key challenges affecting the metro sector; from the renewal of mature systems, to the strategic implications of the deployment of smart technologies and the role of metros in shaping urban development and changing mobility habits.

11:00-12:30 PARALLEL SESSION 2 – REGIONAL AND SUBURBAN RAILWAYSCities are not closed, autonomous places. To develop and thrive, they need good connectivity beyond the reach of traditional metros and trams: to the world, but especially to their hinterland and neighbours. Railways have always developed in narrow cooperation with city development and will continue to do so smartly in the 21st century.

Renaissance of three passenger railways in BrazilFlávio MOTA MONTEIRO, Coordinator of CBTU Projects in the Growth Acceleration Program - PAC, Companhia Brasileira de Trens Urbanos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Crossborder commuter services between Munich and SalzburgTobias HEINEMANN, Member of the board and CCO, Transdev, Berlin, Germany

14:00-15:30 PARALLEL SESSION 3 – MIXED MODEMany rail systems are legacy built over decades. In the early 80s, the concept of LRT triggered a renaissance of tramways by giving it some attributes of metro; later, tram-trains were introduced, expanding the geographical outreach. Now metros and commuter railways mesh increasingly smartly, making the borders between modes increasingly blurred.

14:00-15:30 PARALLEL SESSION 4 – SAFETYIf railways can boast excellent safety records, it is only through dedication, professionalism and commitment of staff, efficient communication with the public and through innovation and reliability of equipments. Rail will never compromise on safety, but can approaches, processes and tools not be designed in a smarter way?

AGIL: an innovative decision support tool for incident managementCarles CASAS ESPLUGAS, Executive Senior Advisor to the General Director, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

16:00-17:30 PLENARY SESSION 2 – CUSTOMERS AND LAST MILECustomers require and deserve excellent service. After safety, service quality is one the most important items to keep in mind in railways, and it is not the case everywhere. In addition to service design, certification and staff training, smart IT provides an opportunity to improve, especially through interactive dialogue and facilitation of multiple last mile options.

About UITP

As a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility, UITP is internationally recognised for its work to advance the development of this critical policy agenda. UITP has a long history to its name, and is the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all sustainable transport modes.